The Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required) has an article on the US Government's EB-5 visa program, which offers foreign nationals a provisional green card in exchange for $500,000 investment in a distressed area. The program is designed to bring job creating immigrants and capital to the US.
The program is authorized to grant up to 10,000 visas per year, but for a variety of reasons only about 100 per year have been granted over the last few years. However, interest is picking up as developers and promoters create investment opportunities that fit this program.
Monster.com has a good description of the program.
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